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Shawn Thompson

Acting
Shawn Alex Thompson is a Canadian actor known for roles in various television shows and films. He's recognized for his work in productions like "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel," "Street Legal," “The Guiding Light,” and "The Arrow." Thompson has contributed to Canadian entertainment across multiple genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor. In 1985, "Soap-opera actor" Shawn Thompson faced arrest for throwing a doll named Kendini over Niagara Falls, in a Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket during a show segment for his satirical show "Switchback." (He used cole slaw to cushion the doll's fall.) This act resulted in charges by Niagara Parks Police for park dumping and attracting a crowd. Thompson intended to spotlight neglected toys in a parody titled 'Doll Aid.'
Known For 11 titles
Due South (1994) subtitle poster
Due South
1994 TV
as Chad Percy / Maxwell
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FX: The Series (1996) subtitle poster
FX: The Series
1996 TV
as Tony Barton
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Remedy (2014) subtitle poster
Remedy
2014 TV
as Vegas Elvis
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Hairspray (1988) subtitle poster
Hairspray
1988 Movie
as Corny Collins
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My Perfect Landing (2020) subtitle poster
My Perfect Landing
2020 TV
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Borrowed Hearts (1997) subtitle poster
Borrowed Hearts
1997 Movie
as Dave Hebert (as Shawn Alex Thompson)
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This Matter of Marriage (1998) subtitle poster
This Matter of Marriage
1998 Movie
as Lerry Mercer
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Shadow Builder (1998) subtitle poster
Shadow Builder
1998 Movie
as Sheriff Sam Logan
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Heads (1994) subtitle poster
Heads
1994 Movie
as Clay Cox
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Guilty As Charged (1991) subtitle poster
Guilty As Charged
1991 Movie
as Gary
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Switchback (1981) subtitle poster
Switchback
1981 TV
as Host (Toronto)
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